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Work and Career Information

At RIT, our goal is to prepare students for successful careers in a global
society, and our university has a history of working with business and
industry partners. For more than 175 years, RIT has worked with business
and industry to develop education programs that meet their needs. Many
of our graduate students participate in research programs
and projects sponsored by business and industry.

In addition, our cooperative education program is one of the oldest and
largest cooperative education programs in the country. With more than
3000 business and industry partners, graduate students have the opportunity
to connect with potential employers, participate in research initiatives
with business, industry and government support, and apply the knowledge
they learn in the classroom to real world problems.

Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education
Career guidance is a priority at RIT, and the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education provides effective, high-quality services to assist
you as you work toward your career objectives and personal goals. The
office consists of 25 staff members who assist students in the job search
process, including co-op and permanent positions. The office coordinates
such programs as:

Many graduate programs at RIT offer optional cooperative education programs,
an excellent opportunity for students to gain full-time, paid work experience
in their field. Graduate students in some academic programs will take
time out from their study and work full time during their academic program
to work in a short-term position in business or industry. International
students who study on campus for nine consecutive months may apply for
co-op positions as part of optional practical training.

Graduate students often work part-time, on campus while they are completing
their degree programs. International students on a student visa can work
up to 20 hours per week, on campus. The Student Employment Office at RIT offers information
and assistance for students interested in applying for part-time on campus
jobs.